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Methods and devices for providing optimized monetization of spaces, goods and services via a web-based service

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-12-31
JOHNSON JEANINE +2
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Benefits of technology

The present invention describes methods and devices for advertising and rental of unused spaces, goods, and services. The invention allows for the advertising of a space through various means such as the Internet and mobile electronic devices. Users can bid on the space for a specific use and the highest bidder is selected to use the space. The invention also includes a payment system for rental of the space and provides ancillary accoutrements for the space such as lighting, exercise equipment, and food. The invention also includes a method for determining the optimal use of a space based on the user's needs and the availability of the space. Overall, the invention allows for efficient use of unused spaces and provides flexibility for users to advertise and rental of goods and services.

Problems solved by technology

Most of the time, the stadium remains empty and does not bring in any revenue for its owners.
The challenge becomes linking up people who need a temporary space with those who have excess capacity that they would be willing to rent out for short periods of time, possibly for predefined activities.

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first embodiment

[0058]Attention is turned to FIG. 1, which shows a flowchart of a method associated with an embodiment of the instant invention. The invention includes a method for providing optimal use of a predetermined space, including: providing a space, the space having defined physical location, size, and other properties; defining a plurality of potential temporary uses for the space; advertising the space for the potential temporary uses, wherein the advertising includes availability times for the space as well as pricing for the times, wherein the pricing is adapted to vary in accordance with the potential temporary uses; allowing a plurality of users to bid on the space for the potential temporary uses during the availability times; accepting bids from the plurality of users; selecting successful bids for use of the space; and, arranging payment to an owner of the space and access to the space for users associated with the successful bids.

[0059]In one aspect of the method, the space is re...

second embodiment

[0061]Attention is turned to FIG. 2. The embodiments includes a system 200 for allowing short-term rental of a predetermined space 205 in a building 206, including: a space 205 belonging to a user 210 and having a defined physical location, size, and other predetermined properties 215, wherein the space 205 is available for rental during predetermined periods of time; a plurality of mobile electronic devices 220, the mobile electronic devices 220 adapted to communicate with at least one server 230 via the Internet; an application adapted to run on the mobile electronic devices 220, the application adapted to advertise the space 205 for rent for predetermined times and predetermined uses 240; at least one server 230 adapted to interact via the Internet with the mobile electronic devices 220 via the application and allow for communication between the user 210 and a plurality of parties 250 interested in renting the space 205; a payment system 260 adapted to allow for rental payment fo...

third embodiment

[0065]Attention is turned to FIG. 3 which shows a flowchart representing a method for the instant invention. The invention includes a method for determining the optimal use of a space for a predetermined time of day, including: providing a space, the space having defined physical location, size, and other predetermined properties; advertising the space for temporary use, wherein the temporary use may be defined by a user interested in renting the space; allowing a plurality of users to bid on the space for temporary use during predetermined availability times, wherein the temporary use included an express purpose of use; accepting bids from the plurality of users; selecting successful bids for use of the space; identifying temporary uses and times leading to maximum revenue; and, defining financially optimal use of the space as a function of the maximum revenue.

[0066]The instant embodiment differs from the preceding embodiment in several critical features. There is a recognition tha...

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Abstract

The invention discloses devices and methods for connecting people who have spaces, goods, and services for temporary use with those who may be looking for the same. In some embodiments, the present invention allows for the advertisement of a space with predetermined possible uses; interested parties may rent and / or bid to receive the space for said predetermined possible uses at predetermined times. The instant invention allows for monetization of unused spaces, goods, and services that would otherwise remain unused and not bring in capital.

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FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to methods and devices for allowing the time-dependent rental of a space, good, or service via a web-based application or program. The instant invention, in some embodiments, allows for effective use of spaces during hours when said spaces would otherwise not be in use.[0002]The Internet has revolutionized modern lifestyles. Beyond the obvious uses such as communication, commerce, and recreation, the Internet has changed the way we interact with the world immediately around us. Most people would not regularly go to a local auction to either sell or buy goods. Yet today, millions daily buy and sell items on eBay and similar sites throughout the world. As such, people look differently at goods and services as well as the monetization of activities and spaces.[0003]One tantalizing possibility of the Internet is to allow for greater efficiency—and thus value—of goods and services. One ...

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IPC IPC(8): G06Q10/02G06Q30/02
CPCG06Q10/02G06Q30/0277
Inventor JOHNSON, JEANINECHAMMAS, RAYMONDBENDETT, MATTHEW
Owner JOHNSON JEANINE